Diane Ashiru-Oredope

diane.ashiru-oredope@ukhsa.gov.uk

Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope is the Pharmacist Lead for Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship and HCAI at Public Health England and the Department of Health Expert Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI)

How trainee pharmacists are tackling AMR through a schools outreach scheme

Pharmacist expertise and clinical knowledge are key contributors to the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). As the profession observes 'World Antimicrobial Awareness Week' from 18–24 November 2022, it is a great opportunity to share and publicise examples of exciting and innovative new v…

How to address vaccine hesitancy

Despite the proven efficacy of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem. This article highlights how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can address vaccine hesitancy and allay patient concerns in the context of COVID-19 vaccines.…

Does an antimicrobial section on a drug chart influence prescribing?

This paper aims to assess whether antimicrobial stewardship can be improved by including a dedicated section for antimicrobial prescribing on the hospital drug chart.…